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Elegia tectorum
This restio is a tall, dark green elegant plant with tufted reed-like leaves. It is an excellent feature plant. Looks fabulous in a windy open site. Best with good well drained soil that does not get too dry. Hardy. In nature, restios are mostly found in the Western Cape fynbos region where they occur together with proteas, pincushions, ericas and other fynbos species. Elegia tectorum occurs naturally in marshes and seeps on deep sand in the Western and Eastern Cape extending from Clanwilliam to Port Elizabeth. Plants may reach up to 1.5m in height with a spread of up to 2-3m.
Genus
Elegia
Species
tectorum
Cultivar
Common name
Cape thatching Restio
Family name
Restionaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Bamboos and restios
Category
Medium, height between 0.6 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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